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Progress, Concerns and NDAs - Alto Updates for Kingston
July 29, 2026
By Aara Macauley, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. On June 22, Alto President and CEO Martin Imbleu released a “What We Heard Report” alongside Steven MacKinnon, Minister…
Thousand Islands Bark Bash celebrates dogs, rescues
July 27, 2026
By Keith Dempsey, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Brockville Recorder & Times GANANOQUE – What began as a way to raise awareness for local dog rescues has grown into one of…
OPSEU Local 417 + 418 Calls for Transparency from St. Lawrence College About Merger with Fleming College
July 24, 2026
By Aara Macauley, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Since the sudden announcement about its planned integration with Fleming College on April 10, 2026, faculty and staff at…
Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board candidate hopes to tackle the shortage of educational assistants
July 24, 2026
By Meaghan Beavis, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, YGK News Michael Sammon has decided to run for ALCDSB trustee for Kingston and Frontenac Islands and aims to prioritize educational assistants if…
Rapidly growing neighbourhood in Kingston receives funding for new elementary school
July 24, 2026
By Meaghan Beavis, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, YGK News The City of Kingston announced Friday that the Limestone District School Board will build a new elementary school in Westbrook to…
City of Kingston Announces Recipients of its 2026 Rural Community Program Fund
July 22, 2026
By Aara Macauley, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. The recipients of the city of Kingston’s 2026 Rural Community Program Fund were announced last week at a special…
Breakwater Park crowds spark discussion about more swimming areas
July 20, 2026
By Meaghan Beavis, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, YGK News Growing crowds at Breakwater Park are highlighting the demand for public swimming access in Kingston, even as the city promotes other…
Greater Napanee raises development charges as infrastructure costs top $100M
July 20, 2026
By Michelle Dorey Forestell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Kingstonist The Council of the Town of Greater Napanee has approved higher development charges after updating the Town's growth-related capital program,…
Lunch by George begins new chapter at Wellington Street location with revamped service model
July 16, 2026
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. After 40 years serving Kingston residents experiencing food insecurity from St. George’s Cathedral, Lunch by George has officially relocated…
City Staff Present Scope of Work for New Student Housing Strategy
July 16, 2026
By Aara Macauley, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. As previously reported by CFRC , City staff presented their annual population, housing, and workforce update report to council…